Government Oversight, Audit and Ethics Committee

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 · 5:00 PM AM · Council Chambers

TL;DR

The Government Oversight Committee discussed potential conflicts of interest regarding Council Member Vitalis Lanshima's national political candidacy and proposed a new transparency measure for city event spending. The meeting focused on reviewing a motion to investigate Lanshima's eligibility and an ordinance to require detailed reporting of high-cost entertainment expenses.

Key Decisions

  • Investigation into Council Member Lanshima's Eligibility Motion Discussed
  • Event Entertainment Expense Reporting Ordinance Proposed
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Roll Call
  3. Special Discussion
  4. Pending Legislation
  5. 1. AN ORDER TO INITIATE AN INVESTIGATION INTO WHETHER COUNCIL MEMBER VITALIS LANSHIMA’S CANDIDACY FOR NATIONAL OFFICE IN NIGERIA HAS IMPACTED HIS ELIGIBILITY AND REPRESENTATION OF DISTRICT 21.
    Motion
  6. 2. AN ORDINANCE CREATING SUBCHAPTER 30.04 OF THE LOUISVILLE METRO CODE OF ORDINANCES (“LMCO”) TO PROVIDE A REPORT TO THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO COUNCIL FROM THE MAYOR ON ANY EXPENDITURE OVER $10,000 FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT OF GUESTS AT AN EVENT.
    Ordinance
  7. Adjournment
  8. Note: Agendas are followed at the discretion of the Chair Person. While an item may be listed, it does not mean all items will be heard and/or acted upon by the Committee.